Soma Venkat, Ph.D.

Dr. Soma Venkat is a results-proven Technology Executive offering 20 years of demonstrated success directing and executing IT strategies during all cycles of business, including start-up, high growth, downturns and acquisition integration with a track record of developing business partnership to impact immediate savings and future business growth. As an leader in Information Technology, Soma Venkat has strong vertical industry knowledge in areas of: Manufacturing, Automotive, Media, Publishing and High-Tech. Strengths & Experience: o Digital Transformation o Technology Vision, Leadership, Strategy & Governance o Turn-Around Leadership and Business Partnership o Global Business Transformation: ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, Data o Portfolio and Program Management o Cloud and Infrastructure Management o Data Management , Analytics, Big Data and Business Intelligence Technologies o Mobility and Social Media Leadership o Architecture and new Product Development o Compliance (SOX, HIPAA, etc.) and Security o Application Portfolio and Outsourcing o Business Solutions and Shared Services Leadership o Certified Project Management and Six Sigma Black Belt o P&L Responsibility and Budget Accountability